If Staraptor goes down before it attacks, it contributed nothing. If it doesn't, something on the other side is going down. Intimidate lowers the opponent's Attack on switch-in, which helps. Ground and Ghost moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively.
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Staraptor's Attack does the work, Sp. Atk pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Attack EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.
Staraptor Weakness
GoodType-wise, Staraptor takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, and Rock. Ground and Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Staraptor leans offensive (base 120 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
The three-stage chain from Starly through Staravia ends here at Staraptor. Want more? Breed for Starly eggs. A decent partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Starly pushed Staraptor to 485 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +65.
How to Evolve
Breed with Staraptor to get Starly eggs easily using 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Double-Edge, Feather Dance and 4 more.
Bravebird is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Staraptor into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Intimidate helps on the margins.
Best Build
Best Staraptor Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U Turn
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Astonish and Double-Edge give Staraptor options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Can't catch Staraptor directly. Start with Starly at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 34. The 3-stage chain from Starly to Staraptor is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Staraptor in Platinum
Starly is your first catch on the way to Staraptor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-40 across 24 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StarlyEFFORTLESSLake VerityGrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyWaterEFFORTLESSRoute 201GrassLv.2-3CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 202GrassLv.2-4CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 203GrassLv.4-7CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - NorthGrassLv.9-11CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - SouthGrassLv.9-11CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 202GrassLv.2-4UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/night
Step 2Catch or Evolve StaraviaEFFORTLESSRoute 215GrassLv.19-21CommonMidRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 215GrassLv.19-22CommonMidRouteDayEFFORTLESSTrophy GardenGrassLv.22-24CommonMidForestDayEFFORTLESSValor LakefrontGrassLv.26-28CommonMidWaterMorning/dayEASYRoute 209GrassLv.18UncommonMidRouteNightEASYRoute 209GrassLv.18-19UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 210 - SouthGrassLv.19UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 215GrassLv.19UncommonMidRouteNightEASYGreat Marsh - Daily PokemonGrassLv.20-26UncommonMidFacilityBefore post-gameEASYRoute 212 - NorthGrassLv.21-23UncommonMidRouteMorning/dayEASYTrophy GardenGrassLv.22-24UncommonMidForestMorningEASYRoute 212 - NorthGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteNightEASYTrophy GardenGrassLv.24UncommonMidForestNightEASYValor LakefrontGrassLv.27-28UncommonMidWaterNightEFFORTLESSLake ValorGrassLv.38-40CommonLateWaterEASYSendoff SpringGrassLv.38-40UncommonLateMorning/dayEASYSendoff SpringGrassLv.40UncommonLateNightor evolve from Starly (Step 1)- Step 3Staraptor ✓
Staraptor looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Intimidate is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier sweeper on our tier list.
Staraptor gets Intimidate and Reckless. But Intimidate is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 100 Speed, Intimidate gives Staraptor an edge before opponents can react.
Staraptor is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Staraptor appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Staraptor appears in 13 games across 6 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A